MICROWAVE FUDGE MOCHA MIX

1 package powdered sugar -- sifted (16 oz.)
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon -- up to 1/4
Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container until you want to make
fudge. Great for gift giving. Place microwave mocha fudge mix in a 2 quart glass
bowl; add 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Microwave on High, uncovered, 2 to 3
minutes; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1
cup chopped pecans. Pour mixture into an 8" square baking dish. Refrigerate until
firm; cut into squares. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 1 1/2 pounds.

MINESTRONE SOUP MIX

1/2 cup dried onion flakes
1/2 cup dried celery flakes
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried whole marjoram
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup beef flavored bouillon granules
1 pound dried navy beans
1 pound dried kidney beans
2 cups elbow macaroni
Combine first 6 ingredients; divide into 4 gift packages. Add 2 tablespoons
bouillon granules to each package. Label and seal. Combine navy beans and kidney
beans; divide into 4 gift packages. Label and seal. Place 1/2 cup macaroni into 4
gift packages. Label and seal. Present 1 package herb mix, 1 package bean mix and 1
package macaroni with recipe for minestrone soup. Yield: 4 gift packages.